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It is used to compare the mass of two objects
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoA top pan balance is a weighing device with a flat or curved surface (pan) at the top for holding the item being weighed.
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What does a top pan balance measure?
mass
What is a pan balance made out of?
A pan balance is made out of two pans, two chains depending on how long youwant them, a piece of metal depending on how long you want it to be and twopieces of wood to make the stand for the scale.
What do you use to measure the mass of things?
You should use a top pan balance or a digital balance.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of balance scale?
A top-pan balance has the advantage of being very simple to use. The user simply places the object to be weighed on the top pan and reads the corresponding weight from the scale. A top-pan balance also has the advantage of being very accurate, as long as it is properly calibrated. A top-pan balance also has several disadvantages. First, it can only be used to weigh objects that can be placed on the top pan. Second, the top pan is often very small, which limits the size of the objects that can be weighed. Finally, top-pan balances are often less sensitive than other types of balances, which means that they are not well suited for weighing very small objects.
Why is the iron weighed accurately on an analytical balance while the copper sulfate is weighed on a top-pan balance?
Because
What is top-load balance?
The top loading balance is used in laboratories, jewelry stores, etc.; the pan is not protected by a casing. The sensibility is up to 10 mg.
What sensitive instrument weights a paper clip at 0.49 grams?
A top pan balance
How do you zero the balance on a pan balance?
remove all objects from the pan balance
What tool do scientist use to measure mass with?
Archaically , a Balance. ( An old fashioned style of scales). In modernity , a 'top-pan' electronic balance.
The mass of a regular solid is measured with what?
You can measure mass of a regular solid using a top-pan balance.
Does a pan balance measure mass or weight?
does a pan balance measure weight
What is used to measure a mass of a piece of stone?
To measure the mass of a stone a top pan balance is used
